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=Module 1: What is language and how is it acquired?=

**For September 15th (face-to-face)**

**Readings**
Introduction in Delpit, L. & Dowdy, J. K. (2002). //The skin that we speak: Thoughts on language and culture in the classroom//. NY: The New Press

Chapter 1 **OR** Chapter 2 in Delpit, L. & Dowdy, J. K. (2002). //The skin that we speak: Thoughts on language and culture in the classroom//. NY: The New Press.

At least one week of Phonology (week 8), Morphology (week 9), Syntax (week 11), or Semantics (week 12) from this open, online course: []. Read in the area(s) where you feel you need to develop your understanding. You may do the activities, but it is not required.

Other linguistic terms resource:

**Assignments to Bring to Class**
Point of Tension draft

**Handouts for Class**



 * For 9/22 (Online Session), due by 9/29 (face-to-face) **

**Readings (linked on the readings section of our class blog)**
Kiel, J. (1998). How language is learned: From birth through the elementary years and beyond. In C. Weaver, ed. //Lessons to share: On teaching grammar in context//. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.

Thomas, L. & Tchudi, S. (1999). Chapter 2. In //The English language: An owner’s manual//. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Chapters 1 and 3 in Wheeler, R. S., & Swords, R. (2006). //Code-switching: Teaching standard English in urban classrooms//. Urbana, IL: NCTE.

(Optional) Point of Tension sample


 * Online Assignment**

(2 tasks)

1. Navigate the slideshow by Dr. Kristen Turner titled // [|Language Acquisition and System] //. There are tasks and questions embedded to guide your thinking. Feel free to jot notes in your notebook as you go. Be sure to hit the "present" mode after you click through to the slideshow.

2. Watch the videos of Megan (16 months), Ryan (5 years), and Sophie (6 years) reading. *Be prepared to explain what you see using the knowledge you gained from the assigned readings and the slideshow presentation during the next face-to-face session. You will take an open notebook quiz related to language acquisition and system on 9/29.

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To download a Word Version of this Module:


 * Point of Tension Due on Dropbox by 7 PM, 9/29 **
 * Reminder: Open-notebook quiz on 9/29. **